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This bill calls for a constitutional convention in Louisiana to draft a new state constitution, citing the current constitution's excessive length and frequent amendments as reasons for its revision. The convention is scheduled to convene on December 29, 2026, with 93 delegates to be elected from state Senate districts and Public Service Commission districts, and ten appointed by the governor. Delegates must be at least 18 years old and residents of the state, and their service will not be considered dual officeholding or employment. The election for delegates will occur on November 3, 2026, with a potential runoff on December 12, 2026. The convention will have the authority to frame a new constitution, which will be submitted to voters for approval or rejection at the November 20, 2027 gubernatorial general election. Importantly, any provisions of the current 1974 Constitution not included in the new one will be transitioned into a new statutory title (Title 57 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes) and can only be amended by a two-thirds vote in the legislature. The bill also outlines procedures for convention organization, staff, legal advice, budget, and delegate compensation, ensuring transparency through public records and open meetings laws.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB4&sbi=y